Caitlin Towell

Soprano Caitlin Towell is an emerging artist known for her bright, agile voice and a flair for character-driven storytelling. Recently completing her Master of Music in Opera Performance at Oklahoma City University under the guidance of Dr. Kelly Holst and Jan McDaniel, she began shaping her artistic identity at the University of Illinois, where she earned her BMA in Lyric Theatre under the mentorship of Dawn Harris, Sarah Wigley, and Michael Tilley.

Caitlin has been recognized nationally for her artistry. She was awarded first place in The American Prize in Vocal Performance for Art Song and second place in both the Opera division and the Ernst Bacon Memorial Awards. Her growing list of honors includes second place with the Southern Illinois Young Artist Organization, a Farwell Award from the Musicians Club of Women, Encouragement Awards from the National Society of Arts & Letters Winston Scholarship and the Orpheus National Music Competition, and semifinalist recognition from James Toland Vocal Arts.

Onstage, Caitlin brings a magnetic presence to roles ranging from comedic firecrackers to heartfelt heroines. She has brought to life an array of vivid characters, including Nella (Gianni Schicchi), Despina (Così fan tutte), Anne (A Little Night Music), Phyllis (Iolanthe), Sally (Die Fledermaus), Phoebe (A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder), Babette (Beauty and the Beast), Cosette (Les Misérables), and Sandra (Big Fish). She is equally at home on the concert and recital stage and brings her love of storytelling to her work as a music director and as a dedicated piano and voice teacher.

Beyond the stage lights, Caitlin can usually be found tending to her ever growing plant collection, checking out an alarming number of books from the library, or doting on her cat, Fitzgerald—who is convinced he is the true star of the household.

Available Areas: North, West, Central, East, South, Chicago Metro

Core Audiences: Adult, Children, Seniors, General

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